False statements

Question 1

False statements 18 USC 1001

Answer 1

ELEMENTS:
- whoever

• in any matter within jurisdiction of the US govt.
• knowingly and willfully
• makes a material false statement or
• conceals or covers up a material fact
• makes or uses a document containing a false material statement

Question 2

Material statements

Answer 2

• statements must be relevant and important

- statements must be capable of influencing an agency decision

Question 3

False statements

Answer 3

• statements must be knowingly FALSE

Question 4

False statement considerations:

Answer 4

• statements can be oral or written

- statements doesn’t have to be made under oath to be charged